I have enjoyed the car
Replace the transmission at 325,000 miles.
Replace the cam sensor at 411,000.
Replace the crankshaft sensor at 400,000.
Just minor repairs - water pump, fuel pump, brakes, alignment.
No problems overall - hope to run the car for another 400,000 miles - would like to see it hit 1,000,000.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th October, 2005
Please help us!
Not much, but this event happened at the worst possible time. When I was backing up and turning the wheel the car started shaking and making a very loud growling noise. if someone would respond quickly in pointing out this problem. we have had a family crisis and cannot deal with major problems.
OK van.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 13th August, 2005
CV joints.
Na we just got back from bobs wheel alignment and we need a new pump and rack : (
Sounds like its the powersteering-pump that is about to be worn out. That puts an extra load on the engine, when trying to turn at maximum wheel-turn. If this is the thing, you will have time to solve your family-crisis first, then fix the car.
Na we couldnt turn the whell without having the whole van shutter and growl very loud.
Can't part with it
Spontaneous wiper turn-on.
Power door-locks got stuck.
Heater was making a thudding sound.
The more we look at other cars, the more we appreciate this LE. It has every comfort option imaginable and the engine and transmission are smooth and reliable.
A number of people have complained about the phantom wiper problem. For us, the wipers started on whenever the left blinker was turned on. The dealer replaced a "multi-purpose switch" for about $100.
The heater/fan caused a strange thudding sound on the right side at about 110,000. That was about a $300.00 repair.
Still, for power, transmission, and interior comfort, it's been great. We bought a 4-liter Jeep to tow a camper; I think the Caravan could pull the Jeep *and* the camper better!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th August, 2005
I wish Dodge/Chrysler made reliable vehicles
The windshield wipers stopped working for a while, now the only work at one speed and stop exactly when you turn them off instead of returning to low position. A/C stopped working, had freon replaced twice before being finding out the condenser is shot. At least it is not the transmission, like our previous Caravan (which cost us $2000 to fix).
This van is very comfortable for long trips, very convenient for family activities (soccer, dragging my high school water polo team around, taking out of town family around to see the sights, etc.)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 20th June, 2005
It's a #*%# hunk of #!%#
At 70000 miles the the transmission went bad. 3000 dollars to fix.
At 100000 miles two of the cylinders blew up and the lifters also went bad in the same incident. another 2000 dollars to fix.
Then the transmission went bad again at 75000 miles, but luckily it was still under warranty from the last one.
This hunk of crap handles like an ocean liner and is totally no fun to drive.
Horrible car to own, drive, and look at.
Never ever buy this car it is horrible.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 3rd April, 2005
Transmission went at 140000.
Serpentine belt went at 98000.
Fuel pump went at 125000.
Overall I was very pleased with this van. I never would have expected it to last as long as it did.
With exception of transmission, it was more reliable the second 100m than the first.
Overall I feel I got my monies worth.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th December, 2004
I have a 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan ES with AWD (All wheel Drive). It has 208,000 miles on it and I agree that the second 100,000 miles was a lot less maintenance than the first after I got away from non factory parts. Also the replacement parts from Chrysler are better than the original particularly if they have been having trouble over the years with the same part. Example--I had three fuel pumps replaced within 15,000 miles each with non factory parts. I installed a special order factory fuel pump and it has lasted ever since, almost a 100,000 miles.
1st Apr 2006, 22:41
You should be glad you got 300,000 miles out of it before some thing major broke. I just bought a used 97 caravan with 90,000 and the water pump went out today. Care to guess where the water pump is? No, it is not in the front of the engine where a normal water pump should be, IT IS IN THE TIMING COVER! Be happy you didn't get boned like I did!